Timing mark peephole cover

[jwhite518]

Hi all

I have a 96 R1100RS and have just been doing my own valves for the last year or so. The biggest pain is removing and re-installing the little rubber grommet thingy that reveals the timing mark. ISTR there was a cool replacement part that makes it easier to deal with, but can't find the reference. Any other helpful tips are appreciated.

[glrider59]

See KBASA's post in valve adjusting thread. The link should show what you're looking for.

[breyfogle]

I don't bother any more. It's far easier to look at the timing marks stamped into the cam chain sprokets.

[BubbaZanetti]

for some reason i have never had the slightest trouble with the the oilhead plug, everyone says to replace it with one from an airhead, but its never more than a 5 second job for me to install, what is the trouble that everyone has with this item, i'm sorta curious................

[PGlaves]

The Oilhead timing hole plug is thin, plastic, and has a ridge to hold it in place. On more than one occasion I have pushed these through the hole, for storage at the bottom of the bellhousing until I next have the transmission out:) They don't do any harm, stored down there though.

But, the old fashioned, thick, rubber, with no ridge timing hole plugs from the Airheads fits just fine and stays put by simple friction. Now, any time I have an OEM Oilhead plug out I replace it with an Airhead plug.

[bmwmick]

But, the old fashioned, thick, rubber, with no ridge timing hole plugs from the Airheads fits just fine and stays put by simple friction. Now, any time I have an OEM Oilhead plug out I replace it with an Airhead plug.

And the part number is 11 11 1 744 327 :) They make nice "rattle stoppers" for the old style bags too. :)

[BubbaZanetti]

But, the old fashioned, thick, rubber, with no ridge timing hole plugs from the Airheads fits just fine and stays put by simple friction. Now, any time I have an OEM Oilhead plug out I replace it with an Airhead plug.


AHHH, weird someone has beat me to this then

i find it odd, since when i bought my bike nothing had been done to alter it, with 3500 miles on it it was as stock as you could get. perhaps the dealership that did the 600 mile service replaced the stock plug as standard practice, knowing they'd probably see the bike for service again...............

anyway, i've got a black rubber plug that i thought looked familiar.

[AntonLargiader]

... perhaps the dealership that did the 600 mile service replaced the stock plug as standard practice, knowing they'd probably see the bike for service again..
Or they pushed it in by accident and replaced it! :)

[jwhite518]

The Oilhead timing hole plug is thin, plastic, and has a ridge to hold it in place. On more than one occasion I have pushed these through the hole, for storage at the bottom of the bellhousing until I next have the transmission out:) They don't do any harm, stored down there though.

But, the old fashioned, thick, rubber, with no ridge timing hole plugs from the Airheads fits just fine and stays put by simple friction. Now, any time I have an OEM Oilhead plug out I replace it with an Airhead plug.

Now that's what I'm talkin' about. From the mouth of the master straight to the parts counter. Thanks, Paul!

[jduke]

I found a plastic hood bumper made by HELP, and aftermarket auto accessory company, in my local Pep Boys. Cut off all but two or three threads and it fits great. You can use a 5/8" socket to put it in and take it out. It's soft rubber so if you don't cut enough off, the fly wheel will trim it for you.
The part number is 45392. The description on the package is HELP! HOOD AND TRUNK BUMPER. I paid $5.00 for two of them, and I believe you use the smaller of the two.